Algonquins of Barriere Lake facts for kids
The Algonquins of Barriere Lake are a group of Algonquin people who are also a First Nation in Quebec, Canada. They mostly live on their special land called an Indian reserve at Rapid Lake in a region called Outaouais. In 2017, there were 792 registered members of this First Nation. They are part of the Algonquin Nation Programs and Services Secretariat, which helps many Algonquin communities.
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Who are the Algonquins of Barriere Lake?
The Algonquins of Barriere Lake are part of the larger Algonquin people. In March 2017, their community had 792 registered members. This number includes everyone who is officially part of their First Nation. About 166 of these members lived outside the reserve at that time.
Where do they live?
The Algonquins of Barriere Lake mainly live on the Indian reserve known as Rapid Lake. This place is also called Lac-Rapide or Kitiganik. It is located about 121 kilometers (about 75 miles) northwest of a town called Maniwaki in the Outaouais region of Quebec. The bigger cities closest to them are Val-d'Or and Rouyn-Noranda.
How are they governed?
The Algonquins of Barriere Lake are led by a group called a band council. This council is chosen through elections, following rules from a law called the Indian Act. For the years 2016 to 2018, the council had a chief named Casey Ratt and six other councillors. This First Nation is also connected to a larger group called the Algonquin Nation Programs and Services Secretariat. This group helps different Algonquin communities work together.
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